2021 Don David Torrontes, El Esteco
The Calchaqui Valley is an isolated stretch of desert, with unique features that make it ideal to grow the highest vineyards in the world. At more than 1,600 meters (5,500 feet) above sea level, the surprisingly broad temperature range generates marked contrasts between the warm days and cold nights, allowing for the development of ripe berries that condense all the best that the region has to offer.
Deep, poor, rocky soils. Irrigation from the Andes. Wide thermal amplitude with big differences (approximately 22° C between the minimum during the cold mornings and nights, and the maximum during sunny days).
Dry climate, little rainfall, 120mm of rain a year, 15% humidity and 300 days of sunshine. Cold mornings and nights, and long hot days result in wines that are highly concentrated in color, aromas and flavors with a unique fruity
ABV: 13.5%
Size: 75cl
Grapes: 100% Torrontes
Region: Calchaqui Valley, Salta, Argentina
Winemaker: El Esoteca
Info: Vegetarian, Vegan
Appellation: Salta
Production
The fruit is harvested by hand. Three different vinification techniques are used: 30% of the juice is cold macerated, 60% undergoes traditional fermentation and 10% is aged in small American barrels for 6 months. The last 10% goes through malolactic fermentation using selected lactic bacteria. The wine is blended following on from the different fermentations.
Tasting Notes
Tropical fruit in the mouth and the fragrance of roses and orange peel on the nose, kept fresh by a fine line of acidity.
Food Match
Excellent wine to combine with spicy foods like Asian and Latino as well as seafood, ceviche and sushi. We had this with 'salsa verde' on New Years Eve, pairs beautifully.